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Baby bond and KnickerNappies stay -dry Nursing pads review and Giveaway *Closed!

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I had so much fun with these two products! The Babybond Nursing cover is great and The KnickerNappies Stay Dry Nursing pads worked wonders! How can you go wrong with either one which is why you get both if you win this giveaway. These are so fantastic That I wanted to feature them and have someone win a great nursing package as well!

BabyBond Nursing Cover

I really like that they have a video, you can really see how easy it is to use! It is soft and when my son nurses he likes to see so this was the best solution. I used a nursing cover forever but he would have a hand or foot flying out saying hello to everyone. I love this because it is the best of both worlds.

The Couture Is very easy to use andso compact. I just throw it in my diaper bag and run! I got the black cover and it really goes with most everything! It is adjustable so it really fits anyone!

The Baby Bond Couture sells for $35.00

About the Company:

After having four babies, my closet was full of nursing tops that were not flattering and quite pricey. In December, 2006 during a 2 am feeding, I envisioned a nursing accessory that would cover mom but not her baby. The next morning, I cut and sewed one of my husband’s t-shirts into the prototype for the Slurp & Burp®. Since then, I have designed three product lines to meet the needs of a variety of nursing moms and babies. We have since rebranded to BabyBond™, a name that highlights the primary benefit of our products.

Thank you so much to Missy for giving me the opportunity to review this product!

Knicker Nappies Stay Dry Nursing pads:

This is the pic from KnickerNappies! Below are the pics from me!

Knickernappies breast pads are made from the same materials as Knickernappies diapers. Waterproof PUL, super soft custom-milled microfleece, and an interior absorbent layer of hemp make these breast pads a must-have item for any nursing mom.

The fleece wicks moisture away from the breast, helping prevent thrush and other infections by keeping you dry. The hemp is naturally anti-microbial and is super absorbent. An outer layer of PUL keeps the moisture where it belongs...IN the pad instead of on your shirt!

These are great and only get better with easch washing. As with a cloth diaper, the more washes the more absorbent they become and Hemp is super absorbent even for the super soaker!

Pads are 5" across. Each set contains 3 sets of pads (you will recieve 6 individual pads)

I was so happy to have these because the stay dry layer does not allow for moisture to seep through. I know many mommies who had issues with the disposable pads and leakage.

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Breastfeeding Statistics, Who's doing it?

Did you know the CDC collects breastfeeding data?

Here is a chart of who is doing it.

Percentage of Children Who Are Breastfed at 6 Months of Age, Among Children Born in 2007 (Provisional)

The Numbers from Kellymom.com
This is a great link with some awesome info on breastfeeding.

The Surgeon General's Goal for Healthy People 2010 is that:

75% of women breastfeed their infants at hospital discharge,

50% breastfeed their infants at 6 months of age, and

25% breastfeed their infants at 12 months (1 year) of age.

40% exclusively breastfeed their infants at 3 months of age

17% exclusively breastfeed their infants at 6 months of age

Taken from WHO or the World Health Organization :

Did you know?
Globally less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. That is scary if you ask me. There needs to be a lot more info on the subject, especially in third world countries and poverty ridden place in the world. Although, in many places it's the ones whjo have the time and education to breastfeed do not.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.

A lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life contributes to over a million avoidable child deaths each year.

Adequate breastfeeding support for mothers and families could save many young lives.
WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. This fact file explores the many benefits of the practice, and how robust help for mothers can increase breastfeeding worldwide.

Hope you learned something,

Chewbeads Necklace and Kai's Cookie Giveaway ends Feb 22nd *CLOSED

ChewBeads are so awesome! I received a very bright pink set to try out from ChewBeads. My 11 month old son loves these. They are just the right texture and feel. He grabs them from me and chews right away. Now, I have something I can actually wear and let him chew on without worring!

He would not let them go while I changed his diaper!

Nico loves the nice soft but firm chewiness of the beads! They are great, I wear them whenever I can.
I love to use these while nursing! He loves to play with them while he nurses! It's the prefect thing for the "Use your Boobs" week!

About ChewBeads:

The idea for Chewbeads began in 2009 shortly after the birth of my son. Like most babies, he loved to put everything in his mouth and my necklaces were a favorite. Like most moms, I didn't feel comfortable letting him chew on them, with concern that they might break or have unwanted chemicals. As a veteran of the fashion industry, I had an amazing collection of necklaces and bracelets, so with those as my inspiration, I set out to create soft, non-toxic jewelry, which was colorful, chic and, above all else safe. Hence, Chewbeads!
safety features

Beads are made with 100% silicone (similar to pacifiers & nipples)

Soft on babies gums and emerging teeth

Easily cleaned with dish soap & water, also dishwasher safe!

No BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Cadmium, or Lead

Necklaces have a breakaway clasp for added safety

Necklaces are a great sensory tool to help your baby focus while nursing

Bracelets are a colorful reminder of which side you've just nursed

no BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, cadmium, or heavy metals
no detachable parts*
breakaway clasp for added safety
chewbeads, are intended to be worn by adults, are not a toy and are not
intended to be worn by children

Chewbeads have been thoroughly tested by Specialized Technology Resources, Inc. (www.strquality.com) to assure that they will not break apart or detach in a baby's mouth, & that they are non-toxic, however, with all jewelry, chewbeads should not be left with any baby unattended

Want to buy them?

ChewBeads sell for $29.50

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Andriana's Breastfeeding Story

By Andriana spence
Check out Andriana's website: hankandjojo.com and twitter @hankandjojo

I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding since 2007. While it has been amazing and I wouldn’t give any of that up in a million years (I’ll wax poetic a little later about that), I have to admit I am ready to have my body back to myself. Four years is a looooong time, and really, I’d just like to be able to take cold medicine again! Or Tylenol PM maybe so I can sleep through the night? Yes, that would be awesome.

It all began very naturally for me. I planned to breastfeed, but really did zero research and had close to zero conversations with anyone about it. An hour after my first daughter was born, my sister asked me, have you tried to nurse yet? I said, no, and then did. Somehow, instinctively, my baby showed me the way. She latched right on and nursed from that point straight to her first birthday. One whole month after her birthday party, we were surprised and blessed with getting pregnant with baby number two. Once baby two was born, again I nursed her as soon as possible after her birth and she is still nursing to this day.

Ladies, I’m not gonna’ lie. It is a lot of work. It is probably the biggest commitment you can make to yourself and to your child. But, really, it is the most magical experience. While you may sometimes feel overwhelmed because you are the only person responsible for feeding your baby, you will also feel so lucky that you are the only person who can feed your baby. You are solely responsible for giving this baby life and power, strength and health. I’ve been doubled over with a stomach virus and nursed through it, and magically baby doesn’t get sick. If you’re stuck on a bus for hours in traffic and didn’t bring all your supplies, you have all the food you need for her right there. In the middle of the night you can just hold your baby and rest as she nurses instead of walking to the kitchen to fix a bottle. With my second baby, feeding her away from the chaos of my family life became the most amazing and much needed “alone” time for me. I could check my emails, read the news on my phone, write a blog entry, nap…

I know, because I have sisters and friends close to me who have each had different experiences that not everyone has as easy of a time with breastfeeding. Supply, pain, work, illness, a baby in the NICU, can all get in the way of your success and confidence. I truly believe there should never be any pressure to breastfeed, or for any specific duration, because each mother’s life circumstance is completely different. For one, there is zero support for breastfeeding mothers in the workforce. I don’t want to get too political here, but six weeks maternity leave is barely enough time to establish a routine and supply, much less the ability to pump every two hours at work* on no sleep (*public restroom, fitting room, janitor’s closet, cubicle, break room). If America really wants women to breastfeed, especially the lower income bracket, which they are clearly targeting via all the State sponsored television ads of late. Provide mothers with government mandated and supported leave. More than just the six weeks that our insurance companies allot for our vagina’s to heal. (For those of us who are lucky enough to be insured, that is.) That’s all I’m going to say about that.

Breastfeeding is magnificent. It is pure happiness on the faces of your children. It is health. It is love. If you can do it, you should do it. If you tried and couldn’t keep it up, don’t beat yourself up about it. When I got pregnant with my first daughter, my mother unknowingly gave me the greatest gift she ever could have. She gave me the calendar she kept during the time that she breastfed me. Days upon days of the minutes and hours she fed me catalogued, along with any especially interesting poops or milestones of the day, showed me that what I was about to do was not going to be easy. It was more likely going to be the hardest work I will ever do. But clearly, by what my mother had transcribed, it was to be the most rewarding and love-filled work I will ever do. And it has been. 100%.

Thanks so much for sharing and I hope these stories are helping you as much as they are me!

My Breast feeding Adventures By One Nutty Mama, Kim B

Intro:

I am a stay at home mom in Las Vegas to 4 kids. I was trained in Culinary Arts as a Chef, but found that I yearned to experience more of motherhood. We love to cook and craft together as a family. I have always loved to review products and books to share my experience with friends. (especially the products I can't live without) My blog is all about Cooking recipes, cleaning tips, kid crafts, reviews, and insights into my nutty journey through motherhood.

Blog Address: http://onenuttymama.blogspot.com/

My Breast Feeding Adventures

The Initial Journey

My breast feeding journey started many years ago with the birth of my oldest child, Lauryn. I tried to breast feed as soon as she was placed in my arms hours after her delivery. (she was born sleeping due to the pain medication.) She was just so tired and refused to nurse. All my sweet little girl wanted to do is sleep. I tried to feed her every hour and kept trying to no avail. Over 12 hours go by and she still had no interest in eating. With shift change this very gruff nurse came in and told me I was starving my baby and she would die if I didn't feed her. I instantly felt like a failure. What was wrong with me that my child didn't want my milk?

My husband came back from eating his lunch to find me crying. As he held me I sobbed out what the nurse had said to me. He stormed to the nurses station and demanded to see the charge nurse. This kindly older lady calmly listened to him explain. Before he could finish she rushed to my room to reassure me that I was not starving my baby. Our baby girl had just been through the biggest ordeal of her little life and was just tired. After shedding a tear with me and many warms hugs later, she had reassured me that my baby would eat when ready and to just keep trying. The horrible nurse from earlier got sent home on suspension and permanently removed from the maternity ward rotation. Just eight hours later my little girl was nursing like a champion.

For nine wonderful weeks she thrived on my milk, but I had developed this nagging back pain. At first I thought it was just pain from the epidural, but it kept getting worse. After being convinced to finally see a Doctor, I was laying there on the exam table when the Doctor suddenly stops and tells me to get to the hospital right now. He then informs me that he believes my appendix may rupture. After 9 long tear-filled hours in the hospital, I find out that it was just a severe kidney infection. The good news is there was no need for surgery, but the bad news was that the medicine to make me better would contaminate my breast milk. It was the end of breast feeding for us. I felt betrayed by my body.

The Undermining

When my second daughter, Morgan, was born I was determined to breast feed again. She caught on to nursing within the first hour after being born. It wasn't until she was 5 months old and my parents came for a visit that we ran into trouble. All my mom could talk about was how skinny my daughter was. I was stunned to hear this because it hadn't been hinted at during a single one of my WIC appointments. While they were in town my mom bought formula and fed my daughter a bottle behind my back. That was all it took for my daughter to turn away from the breast. After they left she would just scream and cry when I tried to breast feed her. There was no nipple confusion, it was a full blown refusal of the breast. I tried pumping and could not pump enough to feed her. The milk was there, but I couldn't get the pump to work for me. She began to lose weight and I was advised by WIC to switch her to formula. My heart broke hearing that it was over again and much sooner than I had hoped.

The Teeth

With my third child, Nadia, I was blessed to be pregnant at the same time as my little sister. We were each others support system. We would get together weekly and suggest different latching positions to each other. Laying on my bed nursing my child as my little sister did the same with her son was the best bonding experience not only with my child but with my sister as well. She was there to remind me to drink more water and I was there to reassure her that the marathon feedings don't last forever. As well as all the times we ending up boosting each other with some much needed laughter.

Nadia had nursed within minutes of being born even though nurses scoffed at me for trying. (she only stayed on for a minute or two but it was enough to bolster my confidence) Seven wonderful months went by. Then the teeth came and she loved to put them to the test. Unfortunately it was my tender flesh she loved to test them on. After she repeatedly drew blood with her new chompers I began to dread feeding my child. I didn't want to look at her innocent little face with dread and anxiety. After a long tearful discussion with not only my husband but my very supportive little sister we made the decision to switch to formula. I was left disappointed in myself again. I took it as a personal failure.

Still going Strong

While pregnant with my 4th child, Maxx, I joined a due date group on a mothering website. This time I was even more determined to breast feed for the full first year. I researched the different boobie traps I had fallen into with my last children and was driven not to fall short of my goal this time. Before having him I found a hospital that refuses to separate the child from it's mother unless it is a medical emergency. I asked my husband to be my water pusher. (If I was nursing he needed to be forcing another glass of water at me to drink with the reminder that water makes milk)

Within minutes of being born Maxx was nursing, the attending nurse almost applauded at our success. It wasn't all rose petals and kittens though. Maxx was very eager to latch, a little too eager though. He was latching incorrectly. With the support of my mother's group I reassured myself that he was trying to learn and to keep trying. Then when I began to doubt my supply I again took the advice of those wonderful ladies and set us up on a breast-cation. My very supportive husband stepped up to handle the house making the breast-cation possible.(not an easy feat with 3 older kids) I stayed in bed with my newborn son skin to skin doing nothing but focusing on us and perfecting our nursing. All it took was a weekend in bed to turn things around. The cracked nipples healed because they were getting enough air and Maxx was a professional at latching on.

When I saw that first tooth bud poking through the skin. I cried thinking of the past pain. Then I got a valuable tip from my on-line friends; when my son bites to tell him, "No bite!" in a firm tone and to end the breast feeding session. It is also better if you set them down away from you as well. He cried down the moon the first time I tried this. I wanted to cry along with him, but I stuck to my guns. An hour later I tried feeding him again and I didn't even feel a hint of his teeth.

Maxx and I are now at just 2 weeks short of 11 months breastfeeding. He is a professional at latching on correctly and easily. He will nurse happily from any position including while in a baby carrier. We overcame cracked nipples, fore-milk/hind-milk imbalance, nursing marathons, low supply, and teeth. I look back and even with all the various setbacks over my four very different experiences it has still been the most rewarding adventure I have ever been blessed to experience.

The best lesson I took from my breast feeding journey is:

Surround yourself with supportive people. It doesn't have to be your spouse or family at all, it can be an on-line group of women or even a professional lactation consultant. Don't suffer in silence. Ask questions, because there is someone out there that has the answer. They say it takes a village to raise a child. What they really mean is it takes a supportive village. Surround yourself with the right kind of village and be that village for someone else in return.

Thanks so much for the guest post and please check out her blog!! Great story!

Use your Boobs! Lacta Drops Recipe

***Lacta-Drops.***
By ShannonD

Shannon posted this on facebook and I had to share, this was one of the few I could find. Other places like Milkmakers.com cost a pretty penny! Thanks, Shannon

4tbs Margarine (Earth balance or Becel Vegan or Becel olive oil is best options)

1Tbs oil (light olive oil, hazelnut oil, coconut oil, etc. -your choice)

1/4c brown sugar

1/4c white sugar

1 large egg lightly beaten

1 Tbs milk substitute such as almond milk, hemp milk, oat milk, - this is optional for a slightly softer cookie

1/2 c flour

1/2tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8tsp of ground cloves-optional

1C Rolled oats

1/2C Steel cut oats

1/2C Trail mix or granola of your choice

2 generous Tbs *Hemp hearts/seeds (shelled) or flax

2-3 Tbs Brewers Yeast

1.Lightly Grease cookie Sheet, set oven at 350C

2.Cream the margarine and sugar in large mixing brown until light and fluffy.

3. Gradually add beaten egg, beating well (or mixing on high) after each addition.

Add the Oil, Mix. Add the Milk substitute if you choose,Mix.

4.Add the flour salt brewers yeast and baking powder in to the creamed mixture. Mix together gently. Add the Rolled oats, Mix. Add the steal cut oats and trail mix/granola. Mix together thoroughly. Batter will be thick.

5.Spoon them on to the cookie sheets. (Makes about a dozen).

6.Bake at 350C for 14-15min

7. Let cookies cool slightly before removing or they will break :)

8.Store in air-tight container.

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I subbed hemp hearts/seeds in place of flax because it contains the perfectly balanced 3:1 ratio of both the required essential fatty acids 3 and 6. Also Flax is not supposed to be heated over 120F because it releases free radicals. Hemp also provides protein.

I added trail mix for the extra fats and proteins from the nuts, and its a nice taste with some dried fruits and chocolate chips that many mixes contain (dark chocolate is best).

I Added in Steel cut... well you know why :) Enjoy

Hope you try this recipe out, Hemp seeds can be found at Trader Joes or Whole foods and other organic markets.

Use you Boobs week on The Momccupation!! A little Inspiration

This week has officially become Breastfeeding Week or as I have fondly named it "Use your Boobs" Week.

So, with this first post is my story:

Gabirel and Reese 3/2008

March 2008
I really really really wanted to breast feed my beautiful twin boys. I had a lot of trouble in the beginning and with preemies it was difficult. The boys were our first and it was so stressful after a c-section and one being in the NICU that I was extremely discouraged. The boys did not latch on well and trying to feed 2 at a time was rough. The Dr. soon recommended supplementing them and being a new mom I was too tired, and scared to tell the nurses and Dr ... NO!

SO with that I was discharged and my Dr did not have any support for me on breastfeeding. I was disappointed and did not produce enough milk to keep up with their hungry appetites. I pumped for 6 weeks, totally exhausted and finally I quit. I was sick of listening to super screaming in my ears while I tried to nurse them and I was beyond stressed. I know at least they got the good stuff for a little bit but I was disappointed myself as well. * I do have to say I had a breast reduction 5 years before they were born for back pain, so I know that was a issue as well.

March 2010
When I found out I was pregnant again, I was determined to get it right! I did my research and lots of searching and reading. I found out what supplements to take and I had all the teas, you know the drill. When Nico was born, he was rushed off to the NICU becasue of fluid in his lungs, his bilirubin was high and they thought he was getting pneumonia. Oh my god, here I was all prepared for my full term 8lbs, 2 oz. baby and he was in the NICU. I was so fursterated because the nurses would not let me see my son until 8 hours later. And as many of you know that is crucial in breastfeeding. Those first few hours are precious and here I was stuck after another C-section waiting for info from my husband. I forced him to go down every 3 hours to feed him until I could feed him.

At 2 AM I was finally able to go see him. The nurse woke me up and My hubby wheeled me down to see him. He was so little. Even though the twins were littler, he looked so tiny in that box. So, at first try he latched on adn was off and running. After a few days I was raw and about to cry everytime he latched on. On the 4th day I had a different Lactation consultant help me and we did much better from there. ALthough I had issuse with lack of milk production. I spoke with my new Dr. The Best perinatologist in the world, Dr. Wilkes, if you live in Vegas, he's AWESOME!!
He gave me the number for the lactation consultant at his office and she told me to have someone stop by and she had a nursing pillow for me to use and a supplement to try. Until then I was nursing with a boppy and it sagged, gave me no support, ugh, I hated it. Rose Marie gave me a My Brest Friend to use for as long as I wanted and a supplement called Goat's Rue.

We will get into how great it worked later!!! I used it the entire time I breast fed.

It was more of a struggle to keep my milk supply up the getting Nico to nurse, and he did all the time! The My Brest Friend pillow was so great it helped give Nico a better place to feed and helped support my back.I was a much happier Mama once he came home after being in the NICU for 6 days. I did have to up my water intake sooooo much, I drank 2-3 gallons of watwer a day to help with the BFing. I had oatmeal, Malt drinks, all the tea you could drink. The goat's rue was the best supplement I found! It worked so great. I did double and triple my milk supply while taking this and drinking lots of water.

The cracked ouchy Nipples did heal after a while and I had a great nursing cover for when I went anywhere.
I had more of a horrible time with the horrendous Heartburn I was still having despite giving birth. It never went away. No one could figure out what was wrong and then 2 week after Nico was born, it started getting even worse. So painful I was crying throwing up anything I ate or drank after breakfast. I called the OB crying finally to tell them what was going on, they recommended a Gastroenterologist, saw him, he couldn't find a thing.

I called a couple days later in more pain, unable to breastfeed because I was in so much pain. The nurse said "just go to the emergency room". So I called my hubby and he took came home and took me in. I called a few favors in and the neighbor came over and watched the twins and we took Nico with. 2 weeks after my C-Section and here I was in the hospital again. They immediatly knew what it was... I had Gallstones!! It is very commom in pregnancy and extremely painful. I had sugery the next day, and had to have a different neighbor watch the boys again. We don't have any family nearby., which made things hard.

Once my gallbladder was removed everything was smooth sailing for me in the breastfeeding department and I breastfed Nico until a few days ago which took me to 11 months!! He weaned himself, boo hoo, but good for him. So you can do it! If I can, then so can you!!

With fake boobs, little boobs, reduced boobs, or anything else you can do it!! Stay tuned for a supplement article later in the week!!

So here they are now, almost 3 and almost 1 in March. Aren't they cute little boys...Stinkers!

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding- Jan 20, 2011

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

In the U.S., most mothers want – and try – to breastfeed. Unfortunately, one mother's interest alone is not always enough to make breastfeeding possible. Rates of breastfeeding in the U.S. vary widely due to the multiple and complex barriers mothers face when starting and continuing to breastfeed.

With this Call to Action, the Surgeon General seeks to make it possible for every mother who wishes to breastfeed to be able to do so by shifting how we as a nation think and talk about breastfeeding.

The information below summarizes some of the key findings and action steps from the Surgeon General's Call to Action.

Read the report

This is great news for all those ladies! Don't be embarrassed, Just do it!!